Petit Cellier is the second wine from the Domaine du Cellier aux Moines. The 2023 vintage is a delightful wine and one of the best values in red Burgundy, offering bright, forward raspberry and lively floral notes. The texture... Read More
Citrus- and mineral-driven aromas of lemon curd, phosphorus, orange blossoms, lanolin and pastry. The palate is focused, with racy acidity, a textural mouthfeel and a complete finish. There's a lovely balance of freshness,... Read More
Crushed rock, lime pith and a hint of tonic water show on the nose of this bottling, the sister project to the iconic Mount Eden Vineyards. There's a zesty spray of citrus on the palate that enlivens the subtle peach flavors... Read More
Subtle notes of ripe apple combine with hints of shortbread on the nose of this wine. The palate adds notions of juicy, ripe, yellow plum. All is fruity but subtle. The fine mousse adds freshness and roundness to this lovely dry... Read More
With a reductive profile, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale, a blend of 95% Grenache Noir and the remaining portion from other authorized varieties in unknown proportions, exhales aromas of peony, iris, dark wild berries,... Read More
Located at the top of the band of premiers crus, Clos des Bouchères is often misunderstood and underappreciated. According to Paul Delorme, it is dominated by limestone and is most similar to Perrières. The 2022... Read More
The 2022 Pinot Gris Rangen Grand Cru is made from the vines and plots with slightly bigger berries on the lower reaches of Rangen. The wine is pale for a Pinot Gris, with a gently reductive nature. The palate surprises with its... Read More
A delicate bouquet of crisp Bosc pear, peony blossom, and crushed stone leaps from the glass with a vibrant, almost electric intensity. The palate is sleek and precise, powered by zippy acidity that pushes a saline minerality... Read More
Certainly on par with the single parcel releases, the 2022 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes is 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre raised all in larger foudre. It has a gorgeous nose of wild strawberry and raspberry-like fruit intermixed... Read More
This is an interesting take on a 10-year-old tawny where it comes across more like a classic Late Bottled Vintage. Full-bodied, medium dry and tannic. Dried berries and a light caramel undertone. Read More...
Juicy and lively in feel, with flan, date, persimmon and caramel notes weaving around each other, backed by a racy bitter almond accent on the finish. There’s lots to like here. Drink now.
The nose of this oak- and concrete-aged wine dances with the aromas of Vadouvan curry and lemon curd. Although the palate is broad and textural, vibrant acidity brings citric juiciness and depth to the generous finish. Drink now–2030.... Read More
This wine displays aromatics of cedar, sage and grilled shiitake mushroom in its complex and evolving nose. On the palate, this Pinot gives a mix of berries and spice, with a juicy, savory finish. Try this with roasted duck or... Read More
Albus proves that Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon were always fated to be together. Its white grapefruit and lemon zest aromas tap dance while notes of fresh-cut grass and lanolin watch from the sidelines. Then, icy-cold lemon granita... Read More
Salty and spicy, with aromas of ginger, cardamom, lemons and sea salt. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, sharp and pungent, with a precise, saline character. Rich, focused and delicious. From grapes grown in Gualtallary. Fermented... Read More
The 2022 Cabernet Franc is high-toned, fresh, and mineral-driven, with supple tannin and unobtrusive oak. Medium-bodied, it's well put together and a screaming value for the modest price. This will age well given its natural... Read More
Fragrant and fruity nose of violets, purple plums, cassis, honey and cloves. It’s creamy, balanced and nicely filled out with a medium to full body and well-integrated tannins. Joyful. Drink or hold.
The 2023 Chardonnay Eola-Amity Hills is a new cuvée from Evening Land. Matured for 11 months in used French oak plus six months in stainless steel, it has inviting aromas of quince, Greek yogurt, toast and flint. The medium-bodied... Read More
A vivid, mouthwatering, charming wine. It offers ample apple, citrus and mineral flavors on a sleek texture of good acidity and a light to medium body. The lemon, lime, flint and peach-skin flavors are delicate and persistent.... Read More
The transparent ruby-colored 2022 Pinot Noir Estate is pretty and floral with notes of lovely, fresh red cherries, roses, spices, and fresh forest herbs. It’s pure and lifted on the palate, with fine-grained, well-defined... Read More
The impressive interplay of restrained richness and very animating mineral acidity is what gives this excellent gruner veltliner its pronounced personality. Long, wild herb finish that’s simultaneously compact and refreshing.... Read More
Pretty aromas of star fruit, pink grapefruit, sage and basil on the nose of this medium-bodied, expressive white. Attractive herbal undertones to the juicy citrus and subtle tropical fruit. From young vines in the mountainside... Read More
The 2023 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is fresh and balanced, built on a foundation of mostly estate fruit. A long, cool growing season helped preserve the grapes’ bright acidity, giving the wine energy. Notes of salted lemon... Read More
The nose makes you think that you must be on the right bank in Bordeaux, but who makes a wine this good there with so little oak? Nobody. Then comes the wonderfully velvety palate that’s generous, yet still only medium-bodied.... Read More
The interplay of orange blossom, wet-stone and floral honey aromas in this astonishing delicately sweet Loire chenin blanc is stunning. However, this doesn’t prepare you for the mind-blowing tension between the dynamic stony... Read More
